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Join the Long Branch 5K: A Community Experience
It’s that time of year again, Long Branch family! We’re gearing up for another unforgettable 5K, and we can’t wait to see you out there hitting the trails with us. [sponsored]
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Support Shepherd’s Table at Downtown Silver Spring’s Annual TableFest
Shepherd’s Table will host its annual TableFest block party this Saturday in downtown Silver Spring.
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The Nighthawks, All-Star Jam Set to Shine at 15th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival
The Silver Spring Blues Festival returns to Downtown Silver Spring on June 15, featuring The Nighthawks, Deanna Bogart, Teeny Tucker, Memphis Gold, Gabe Stillman, and more.
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Silver Spring Nonprofit Developer MHP Raises $15.8M to Expand Affordable Housing
Silver Spring-based nonprofit developer MHP has launched a $20 million campaign to double its affordable housing impact by 2030.
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Woman-Owned Businesses Collecting Items to Help Homeless, Poverty-Stricken Women
Four area woman-owned businesses have teamed up to collect essential items for women experiencing homelessness, poverty or other distress.
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Local Nonprofit Marks an Unexpected Anniversary
A local nonprofit is marking a one-year anniversary this month that they never expected to see. Community Connections was started in March 2020 by Silver Spring Cares, founded by Liz Brent, owner of Go Brent, a local real estate agency. The program’s purpose was to raise funds to help both food-insecure residents and local restaurants…
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Nonprofit Teams with Restaurants to Feed Needy, Support Workers
Local nonprofit Silver Spring Cares has teamed up with a group of Silver Spring/Takoma Park restaurants to provide meals to needy area residents. To fund the effort and help to support the restaurants’ employees, SSC last week launched a Community Connection Go Fund Me page, according to Heather Foley, SSC’s executive director.
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Weeklong Festival Begins Tomorrow in Long Branch
The first Long Branch Festival begins Friday night, Sept. 20, for a weeklong celebration of the neighborhoods, businesses and culture of the area, according to organizers. “The purpose of the Long Branch Festival is to celebrate the dynamic neighborhood, businesses and culture of Long Branch,” according to the festival website. “Our goal is to bring…
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Councilmember Hucker Organizing Potluck Dinner for Furloughed Workers
Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5) is organizing a free community potluck dinner for furloughed government employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown. The “Shutdown Social” will be held Friday, […]